Social Media for Artists, 1000+ Designs, & Dealing with Theft (ft Cloris Creates) EP 5 | Mualcaina

We're joined by LA-based artist and vendor, Cloris of ‪@ClorisCreates‬ to discuss dealing with theft at night markets, managing multiple social media platforms, and working with 1000+ product designs. #artistalley #626nightmarket #smallbusinesstips

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⌚️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:05 How did you start Cloris Creates?
00:02:34 Do you currently do this full-time?
00:03:49 How do you delegate tasks to helpers?

SOCIAL MEDIA
00:06:52 Which social media platforms do you post on?
00:07:47 Process making social media posts
00:09:44 Which social media platform requires the most/least effort?
00:12:09 TikTok live
00:14:56 Underrated helpful tip when growing social media presence
00:16:44 Outsourcing your social media management

IN-PERSON EVENTS
00:19:39 When did you first start doing events?
00:19:52 How many events have you done since you first started?
00:22:26 Most successful event
00:23:42 Anime events vs pet events
00:24:47 How to decide if an event is worth vending at again?
00:25:47 Do you bring all of your inventory to these events?
00:28:03 How to prevent or deal with theft
00:32:01 Is there anything you would do differently if you could start vending over again?

SPEED ROUND / MISCELLANEOUS
00:44:49 Ways you try to achieve a healthy work-life balance
00:49:27 How do you stay organized
00:50:54 Biggest challenge you’ve noticed when vending in-person
00:51:47 What do you invest in and what are you cheap about
00:53:18 Controversial event opinion
00:57:11 Biggest money mistake with your business
00:59:23 Biggest business insecurity
01:03:10 When did you first feel successful with your business
01:05:04 Any big projects or new products